Dave Steed reviews the new Frank Sinatra metal tribute album and the eighth record from Amon Amarth.
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Scott Malchus explores the paranoid delusions of “The Manchurian Candidate” in the latest Basement Songs.
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The Popdose Staff reminisces about 15 of its favorite sketches from the past 35 years of Saturday Night Live.
… because Ted didn’t want to. DOWNLOAD THE FULL MIX HERE When Nabokov concluded back in the 1950s that some of his American students’ ears were merely ornamental, I’m sure…
Kelly Stitzel closes out 2010 with one of her favorite Soundtrack Saturday columns ever about the classic romantic comedy, When Harry Met Sally. We hope you’ll have what she’s having.
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In 1966 the legendary songwriter/producer Jerry Ragovoy found himself with a full orchestra and free studio time. He certainly made the most of it.
Rod Stewart has made another crappy standards album. “Rob Smith Can’t Say No,” but he CAN suggest some alternative listening.
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When it comes to the music of romantic longing, it’s hard to top the songs of Antonio Carlos Jobim, especially when set to the languid bossa nova rhythms that he…
I am certain that when Frank Sinatra was a child, he must have gazed at the Manhattan skyline just across the Hudson River. If you’ve ever been to Hoboken, you…
In a special Friday edition of Dw. Dunphy’s column, we look at what motivates a critic — and it isn’t necessarily what you think.
The new crop of pop stars could learn a lot from Frank Sinatra. No, they probably won’t match his voice or his depth of feeling. No, they probably will still…
If youÁ¢€â„¢re looking to commemorate the moonwalkÁ¢€”the original moonwalk, that isÁ¢€”on July 20, look not to the stars but to your DVD vendor, and pick up a copy of Al…
The Popdose Staff, led by the intrepid Jon Cummings, has banded together to present a mixtape full of songs from our own weddings. Walk down the aisle with us, won’t you?
Wasn’t aware that Uncle Donnie had a hand in the movie business until I found this missive.Á‚ Of course, the “properties” he’s pushing probably explain why.Á‚ Still, wouldn’t it be…
I may have to change my radio habits. As a general habit, my car is tuned to the local public radio station out of New York. I like it, it…
Frank Sinatra – From the Heart (2009, Legacy) purchase this album (Amazon) Valentine’s Day – depending on your walk of life, it’s either a splendid day of warm, romantic thoughts…